According to Outlive Yourself Foundation President Tara Storch, “Organ donation and transplantation doesn’t get a lot of attention during the holiday season. Today, there are 113,000 individuals on the national transplant waiting list and receiving the gift of life is at the top of their Christmas list. There are also countless donor families missing their loved ones at the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Outlive Yourself Foundation
Heroes
A Passing: Robert “Bob” Miller
For longer than anyone can remember the Highland Park pecan tree stood at the crossroads of Armstrong, Preston Road and Lakeside. It had spent its youth growing in height when the late Margaret Crow and Margaret McDermott were just young gals. Over the decades it had weathered all types of storms, both natural and man-made. In late October the grand tree ended its reign as the … [Read more...] about A Passing: Robert “Bob” Miller
“An Evening With Susan Lucci” Resulted In 17 New Circle Of Red Members To Fight Heart Disease
"All My Children"'s Erica may have been the legendary bad girl of soap operas, but her alter ego Susan Lucci was a charming, compassionate and committed advocate for the American Heart Association on Monday, October 29, at "An Evening With Susan Lucci" in Stacey and Dave Johnson's home. In a conversation with WFAA-CH.'s Teresa Woodard, Susan shared news about an episode that … [Read more...] about “An Evening With Susan Lucci” Resulted In 17 New Circle Of Red Members To Fight Heart Disease
With A Change Of Location, Community Partners Of Dallas Proved “Change Is (Indeed) Good”
Instead of holding its annual fundraiser at Brook Hollow as usual due to construction, Community Partners of Dallas opened up its brand new headquarters for its 13th Annual Change Is Good on Sunday, October 27, with a rock wall for climbing, face painters, cheerleaders, balloons galore and loads of yummies. In return the place was filled with young fundraisers turning in their … [Read more...] about With A Change Of Location, Community Partners Of Dallas Proved “Change Is (Indeed) Good”
The Sweetheart Ball New Member Tea Provided Information About UT Southwestern’s Advancements In Dealing With Heart Disease
With North Texas in recovery mode following Sunday's straight line winds and tornadoes, fundraising activities were shouldering on. While the full committee of The Sweetheart Ball wasn't able to attend the New Member Tea on Thursday, October 24, at Michal Powell's home due to some members tackling home repairs/rebuilding, the vast majority were on hand to meet the new members … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball New Member Tea Provided Information About UT Southwestern’s Advancements In Dealing With Heart Disease
JUST IN: Kelly Piland And Natalie Metzger Lesikar To Co-Chair 2020 North Star Luncheon For Family Compass
Family Compass CEO Ona Foster just sent word that Kelly Piland and Natalie Metzger Lesikar will be co-chairing the 2020 North Star Luncheon. According to Ona, "We are so delighted to have Kelly and Natalie as our co-chairs for our 2020 luncheon. The proceeds from this annual fundraiser will help us to continue to be a 'north star' of the 2,000 children and parents we serve … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kelly Piland And Natalie Metzger Lesikar To Co-Chair 2020 North Star Luncheon For Family Compass
2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Gala Will “Shine” With Blonde Co-Chairs Jamie O’Banion And Holly Pellham
After brunette Kimberly Schlegel Whitman’s successful chairing of the 2019 Children’s Cancer Fund gala, the blondes are taking over the 32nd annual Children’s Cancer Fund Gala — "Together We Shine." Returning to the Hilton Anatole on Friday, April 17, the mega-fundraising evening will be co-chaired by buddies Jamie O’Banion and Holly Pellham Davis with former Cattle Baron’s … [Read more...] about 2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Gala Will “Shine” With Blonde Co-Chairs Jamie O’Banion And Holly Pellham
IF/THEN Summit Dinner Kicks Off Four-Day Conference For American Association For The Advancement Of Science Ambassadors
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science was the setting for the AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) IF/THEN Ambassadors Summit dinner on Monday, October 21. Despite the preceding day's tornadic storms, the guests learned about the importance of women in science and technology from people like Lyda Hill, Geena Davis, Nicole Small and Dr. Sylvia Earle. … [Read more...] about IF/THEN Summit Dinner Kicks Off Four-Day Conference For American Association For The Advancement Of Science Ambassadors
A Passing: James “Jimbob” Graham
From the start, Tyler native Jim "Jimbob" Graham showed all the signs of being a one-of-a-kind. At Robert E. Lee High School in Dallas he was an athlete and “Mr. Robert E. Lee.” At UT Austin he graduated with honors and earned his MBA in Finance from SMU. And like many diehard Texans, he went into the oil and gas business, first working at Hunt Oil and Gas and then starting his … [Read more...] about A Passing: James “Jimbob” Graham
2019 Women Of Distinction Luncheon Honored Multi-Generational Girl Scout Standouts
It was a sea of green for the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas' 2019 Women of Distinction celebration at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Friday, October 18. In addition to keynote speaker Victoria Arlen, accolades were paid for the two Women of Distinction, the Man Enough to be a Girl Scout, the two Young Women of Distinction and the Lifetime Achievement Awardee, whose mother founded … [Read more...] about 2019 Women Of Distinction Luncheon Honored Multi-Generational Girl Scout Standouts
JUST IN: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann And Lisa Shirley Present A Check For $3,940,843 For North Texas Cancer Research
2020 Cattle Baron's Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall had their first official gathering of their committee at Del Frisco's in Uptown today. Just to prove how hardy the baronesses are, their group photo was taken outside in 37-degree weather with the wind and traffic blowing by. But the highlight of the luncheon was the presentation by 2019 Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann And Lisa Shirley Present A Check For $3,940,843 For North Texas Cancer Research